how do you deal with other faiths?

needless to say you raise good points that any logical person would have to consider at some point in time. You are right in implying that some people adhere to a religion based on family tradition. Others choose a religion after exploring, and fine what suits their beliefs. Others choose based on some personal experience, whether of a charismatic leader or event in that group. The catch is that social groups function they way you have seen, not just religions. And discernment of Truth, whether in a secular group, or religious group, can be flavored by social expectations and pressures. To 'know' the truth directly, is an advantage of course, but that is hard to prove to any one else. So the world ends up being a battle ground for competing beliefs and values..... too bad more people can accept the differences and be a little more kind and considerate despite religious or personal beliefs. Good to have your points brought up here.

I fully accept the fact that I could be wrong about my beliefs. I don't think I am, but I know I could be. I don't look down on people who don't follow my religion or believe things different than what I do (the exception being people who bash my religion I guess, because they annoy the heck out of me). I don't think I have the right to judge other people that way so I really try hard not to. I just take them as they are. The way I see it is that if you will let me believe and worship how I want to, I'll extend the same rights to you. For the most part I guess I'd say I'm fairly tolerant about other religions and I don't condemn them for not being LDS.

I think all religions contain aspects of truth. Obviously I believe mine contains the most and I have faith in it, otherwise I wouldn't follow it. But I do believe other religions can still be good for other people and can help make you a better person. I don't see my way as the only way of learning and becoming better.

I've been asking myself the exact same questions and have I got a book for you.

I'm reading a book called "A New Earth-Awakening to your Life's Purpose" by eckhart tolle It's Oprah's free online class. You can still join - only a chapter a week and online classes that you can watch any time. It's been very eye opening for me and affirming of my thoughts and struggles.

Your gut is right .... your programmed thinking may be a bit off. Check it out.

I believe that religions are simply styles of worshiping God. My God is not going to send a significant portion of the earth to hell for having a different style.

I believe that if people honestly try to do the right thing, despite mistakes and failures, actually contribute to society and try to make a difference they will go to heaven no matter what their religions beliefs.

I believe in religious tolerance. I am a Muslim, having been a Chrstian most of my life, understanding what Judaism is and allowing each person I come into contact with to vocalize their belief system in their own way. I am not God. I do not judge what led each individual to the point in their lives they find themselves. All I say is that each person must answer to their own Creator and whatever decision is reached is between them and their Maker

If I am wrong and someone else is right - then my faith has lost me nothing. If I am right and someone else is wrong, then their lack of faith has lost them everything. If we are both wrong, then well - that's life.

I believe what I feel I am led to believe inside, within my own soul. I like to think that it is God's gentle promptings. That is my belief and I am thankful that I am able to believe this way.

Yes I believe in God and I believe he has a Father also and other religions they have their beliefs and that is fine with me, there are gonna be all kinds of different religions in heaven I believe it is what is in the heart that counts and if God has forgiven you for your sins then he knows your heart and it is not up to us to judge anyone, everyone has to account for their own deeds they have done, there are many different Demoninations in this world but the most important thing is to have your heart right with God, and do what ever it takes to make it in to heaven. We need to let God be the judge and work things out for ourselves.....God Bless

You seek answers, from any and all sources possible. Books, talking with people, prayer/meditation/(whatever you do to self reflect or think about things) Look for signs, if you're on the right path look for clues that say so. Don't settle for anything as pure truth because life always throws curve balls to test your beliefs and make you think.

I try to respect them. It is kind of hard sometimes, seeing the major differences between religions, but I do try to see it from their point of view.

I know I could be wrong, but I am absolutely sure that my religion has the true gospel, but even if I am right that just makes it more reason to respect other churches. They are all striving to be righteous, why put them down?

well, why do you believe your faith? is it because your parents believe it? because they grew up in a culture that believes it? because they met a charismatic leader who believes it? because they read a Book that told them to believe it?

it's the same throughout the world, you all think the same of each other.

I'm the "live and let live" kind, as long as they don't come preaching to me and telling me I'm wrong, I'll leave their beliefs be and I expect the same respect.

But if someone does get up on a high horse and starts witnessing to me, I'll tell them once to back off, then I will snap right back twice as hard.

The way I see it, IF I'm wrong, I'll find out when I get there.

For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son..and whosoever believe in Him will not perish but have everlasting life....

I'am the way the truth and the life no one comes to the father but thru me...

I believe that Jesus christ is Our savior..